Mount Ōdanairi

What it is

• A mountain peak standing 2,375 meters above sea level in Nagano Prefecture.
• Part of the Kiso Mountain Range bordering Shiojiri City and Kiso Town.
• Also known as Mount Eboshi because of its specific physical shape.
• A natural site where rainwater feeds into the Narai and Nogake Rivers.

What to see

• A second-class triangulation point located at the highest point of the summit.
• Dense coniferous trees covering the top of the mountain.
• Geological layers of Mesozoic hard sandstone and argillite soil.
• Views of the mountain profile from National Route 19.
• Nearby peaks including Mount Mizusawa, Mount Chausu, and Mount Shogidashira.

When to go

• Visible year-round from the surrounding valley and national highway.
• Note that there are no established hiking trails for reaching the summit.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.